TUUNGANE FIELD COORDINATOR

The Nature Conservancy
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: TUUNGANE FIELD COORDINATOR
JOB FAMILY:Conservation 
JOB NUMBER:450004
SALARY GRADE:5
FLSA STATUS:Exempt
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience in natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
•Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, Web browsers, etc.
•Experience performing physical work (if required).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Tuungane Field Coordinator is part of an integrated program team that spans three organizations: Pathfinder International, Frankfurt Zoological Society and the Nature Conservancy. S/he is based out of the program’s field office in Buhingu, Kigoma region and works closely with the program’s Director and Financial Controller to:
•Ensure Tuungane strategy leads’ work plans activities are coordinated on weekly and monthly basis for efficient use of project resources such as boats, motorbikes and vehicles
•Coordinate and ensure prudent use of project assets such as boats, motorbikes, generators, internet, solar power, radio calls, etc.
•Maintain proper records on use and maintenance of project assets and equipment such as boats, motorbikes, generator, solar and internet systems, radio calls, buildings and report any major defects or need for major services and maintenance to the project management
•Maintain proper records of project reports, minutes of staff meetings, and other communications at the field level
•Support strategy leads in organizing meetings and workshops 
•Provide field financial management support such as accounts payable processing including vendor payments and petty cash management, employee expense reports, and other administrative support as needed. The Tuungane Field Coordinator will work in close coordination with the Tuungane Financial Controller to provide guidance to project staff in satisfying the administrative requirements of the program based on extensive knowledge of TNC policies and procedures.  
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
•Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience in natural resource management, Business administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
•Ability to communicate and work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders
•Working with media and influential officials, especially governmental, to improve Conservancy programs’ outcomes
•Experience in Finance management and administration
•Experience in report writing
•Experience in training and curriculum design.
•Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with the public and/or media
•Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s)
•Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results
•Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers).  
•Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
•Coordinates multiple projects with several variables, setting realistic deadlines and managing timeframes
•Interprets guidelines, evaluates information and modifies processes to adapt to changing circumstances
•Compiles data, resolves disparities, and modifies processes to generate plans
•Resolves routine issues independently, consulting with supervisor to develop plans for resolution of complex and unusual problems
•Cultivates and develops creative ideas to improve conservation strategies
•Applies diversified knowledge of scientific principles and practices to a variety of assignments
•Identifies and disseminates lessons learned, best practices and methods, tools, consistencies and inconsistencies across plans
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
•Ability to make sound decisions for TNC is the following areas (legal, financial, conservation, reputation)
•Makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment
•Performs tasks with minimal supervision
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT – FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY:
•Supervise administrative and professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training and development. 
•May lead or monitor work groups consisting of staff, interns, and volunteers covering a wide geographic area
•May need to gain cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals
•Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development and meeting fundraising targets.
•Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
•Networks with diverse groups, including land owners, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members and the general public to recruit support for the Conservancy and publicize Conservancy efforts
•Provide a variety of information to staff and others, contributing to conservation projects and assisting workflow throughout the organization.
•Work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, including scientists, preserve staff and others, providing and obtaining needed information
•Collaborates with a wide range of conservation partners to identify research needs, present technical concepts at national or international conferences, and support fieldwork
•Provides training for internal and external colleagues on ecological and conservational scientific principles
•Ability to simplify and explain the principles of conservation science and practices to technical and non-technical audiences
•Communicates strategic project goals and objectives.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The Tuungane Field Coordinatorwill work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.These conditions:
•require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain
•present frequent possibility of injury
•require long hours in isolated settings
BENEFITS  
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development
opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and
beyond.  
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HOW TO APPLY  
To apply for this position, please submit a resume/CV and cover letter to Africa@tnc.org subject line: TUUNGANE FIELD COORDINATOR. 
Applications must be submitted by Monday March 31st, 2014.